Maintenance Technician

Date: Nov 5, 2026

Location: Dodson, LA, US, 71422

Company: Jeld-Wen Inc.

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Job Title:  Maintenance (Reliability Tech)

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Maintenance:
    1. Inspect and understand equipment operation.
    2. Assist Millwrights and Operators with mechanical repairs of machines and equipment.
    3. Organize and keep inventory of oils, greases and lubricants in Lubricant Storage room, report shortages to Stockroom Tender.
    4. Understand the different types of lubricants and where they are used and apply as needed.
    5. Make rounds during shift to inspect equipment by looking, listening and feeling of operating machines and be able to notice any changes from normal operation.
    6. Use and maintain required tools and equipment to perform maintenance tasks skillfully and safely.
    7. Operate forklift and other rolling stock in a safe and efficient manner.
  1. Quality:
    1. Perform all work with a high regard for quality.
    2. Ensure all containers are clean and free of dirt and debris when dispensing oils.
    3. Use and maintain required tools and equipment to perform maintenance tasks skillfully and safely.
  1. Housekeeping:
    1. Maintain good housekeeping standards and cleanup after all jobs.
    2. Keep store rooms clean and walkways clear of obstacles and sharp objects that could cause trip hazards or personal injury.
    3. Clean up any spills immediately and dispose of oily rags properly.
  1. Communications:
    1. Report any concerns or deficiencies to the Maintenance Manager.
    2. Be professional and maintain good communication with co-workers and work together to maintain all equipment in top working condition.
  1. Production:
    1. Work with production employees to gather information to assist in troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
    2. Work at a steady pace to maintain a consistent amount of production on each shift.
  1. General:
    1. Keep safety in the forefront of all activities.
    2. Keep plant in top operating condition at all times.
    3. Disable and report in unsafe or damaged tools.
    4. Perform all other duties assigned by management.

 

     

 

 

Safety Analysis

Safe Work Practices and Required Physical Needs: 

  • Commit no unsafe acts.  Stay aware of the task at hand and consider all safety issues prior to starting.  Look out for co-worker safety.
  • Keep all work areas clean and free of debris. Be alert for slip and trip hazards.  Housekeeping is required of all personnel.
  • Long hair must be tied back above collar.  Loose clothing is not allowed on floor including but not limited to: Dangling Pant Legs, Neck Ties, Long or Dangling Belts, and Hooded Sweatshirts.  No jewelry is allowed including but not limited to: Rings, Watches, and Necklaces.  Follow dress code requirements.  
  • Use proper lifting techniques.  Lifting is required up to 50 pounds
  • Watch for forklift and vehicle traffic. 
  • Job tasks include extended periods of walking, standing, and the use of steps and ladders.  Follow paths meant for human passage and always maintain three points of contacts on steps and ladders. 
  • Only use an approved vacuum and low pressure devices to remove fiber and sawdust from clothing. 
  • Avoid contact with hot steam pipes, equipment, and dies. 
  • Comply with all safety training and PPE requirements.
  • Notify manager of non-traditional tasks prior to starting.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Eye Protection: Required in all production areas – inside and out.
  • Hearing Protection: Required at all times when machinery is operating or excessive noise is being generated.
  • Gloves:  Various gloves are available.  Leather and work gloves for handling door skins, metal, or hot materials.  Nitrile gloves for use with resin.  Rubber gloves for use with propane, primer, or other liquids.
  • Dust Masks:  Available for use around airborne solids including non-pregnated fiber, primer dust, and saw dust/fuel.
  • Full Face Respirator:  A full face respirator is required when handling liquid resin or airborne fiber is present and there is a risk of contact with the fibers.  A requirement for this job is to be approved for use of the respirator.
  • Face shield and safety glasses are required:  When you are using or within 10 feet of any of the following:  die buffing wire wheels, power wire brush, cut-off wheel, portable grinder, and filling of propane tanks.
  • Goggles are required: When you are using an air wand or if you are within 10 feet of someone else who is using an air wand; whenever suspended solids are present.
  • Disposable Coveralls:  To be worn when dealing with bulk or pressurized resin.  Also requires for extended periods with airborne resinated fiber.
  • Fall Restraint Equipment:  Worn when working at unguarded heights above 6 feet or when traveling in or operating high lift equipment.

 

This position is a tier pay position. Criteria for each pay level is:

Pay Level 1 – Learning and performing job as required

Pay Level 2 – Able to perform assigned tasks/duties efficiently without assistance

Pay Level 3 – Able to perform assigned tasks/duties without assistance, along with

                        the ability to train department personnel to perform these tasks/duties

 

JOB SPECIFIC HAZARDS

 

TASK

HAZARDS

SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION

Line repairs and maintenance.

Fiberline equipment can start without warning.

Injury from falling objects.

Pinch points.

Respiratory damage from chemicals/gases; eye injury from flying particles; damage to hearing.

Cuts and abrasions from slipped tools and wrenches.

Electrocution.

Burns.

Slips and trips on slippery surface and debris; falls from elevated work platforms.

 

Follow specific lockout requirements. Verify that all personnel are out of the way before starting equipment.  Use the horn to signal fiberline startup.

Secure all overhead tools and equipment before beginning work.  Wear a hard hat if it is necessary to work below other employees.

Install all guards before starting repaired equipment.

Use proper breathing, eye and ear protection. Follow specific PPE requirements.

Use only tools and equipment in good repair. 

Wear proper protective clothing when working around hot equipment.

Wear sturdy footwear to protect feet. 

Clean spills to prevent slips and falls.  Clean work area when finished.  Use handrails when climbing stairs or while on elevated platforms.  Use a harness and lanyard if working above 6 feet and there are no handrails.

Analyze every situation.

If you don’t know how to perform a task properly and safely, get assistance from a manager.  Do not perform any task for which you have not been properly trained.

Motor /Gearbox removal and installation.

Motors are heavy and cumbersome which can lead to back strains and other sprains and strains.

Analyze the situation.  Use proper lifting techniques when lifting heavy objects. Get help when necessary.  Use appropriate hoists, forklifts and lifting apparatus to avoid injury.

Scissor lift repair and maintenance.

Pinch points and sheer points.

Properly block scissor lifts before work begins.  Do not place hands, feet or other body parts in sheer points.

Tipple unloader repair and maintenance.

Crush hazard.

Block tipple unloader properly before working on hydraulics.  Follow specific lockout requirements.

Die table repair and maintenance.

Crush hazard, pinch points.

Working from heights.

Block die table before working when it is in an elevated position.  Do not place any part of your body under items being lifted.  Follow specific lockout requirements.  Install safety rails when working on the platform or wear appropriate fall protection.

Drive chain repair or maintenance.

Pinch points.

Follow specific lockout requirements. Install all guards before starting repaired equipment.

Drive couplers repair or maintenance.

Rotating shafts.

Follow specific lockout requirements. Install all guards before starting repaired equipment.

Radiation source measuring equipment.

 

Health risk from radiation source

Analyze every situation.  Close and lockout radiation level detect source before working in digester.  Notify the Radiation Safety Officer and receive approval prior to entering area between source and sensor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steam repairs.

Serious burns from steam or hot steam piping and vessels.  Serious burns from steam or hot water.

 

Follow specific lockout requirements. Wear proper protective equipment, including gloves, goggles and/or face shield, other skin protection as required.  Be aware of possible unexpected hot water discharge from any refiner bowl orifice.

Hydraulic repairs.

Serious injury caused by high -pressure oil discharge from ruptured hose or leaking component.

Wear proper eye and skin protection when working on or around hydraulic equipment.  Follow specific lockout requirements.  Relieve pressure and drain equipment before starting repairs.  If you don’t know how to perform a task properly and safely, get assistance from a manager. 

Cutting and welding.

Burns and equipment damage from heat, cutting and weld splatter, hazardous fumes and gases caused by cutting or welding.

Wear welding hood, cutting goggles, gloves and other necessary protective clothing at all times.  Use Welding and Cutting Permit and follow specific confined space requirements as required.  When cutting/welding verify work area is clean and free of burnable materials and debris and that fire protection is provided before starting work.  If you are not sure of what you are doing, get assistance from manager.

Electrical repairs.

 

 

 

 

Electrical shock, arc flash, possible dust explosion

120 volt AC and 480 volt AC electricity is extremely dangerous and can cause death.  Refer to established NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) guidelines.  If you are not trained to work with electrical equipment, get assistance from qualified personnel or manager.

Resetting breakers and over loads on starters.

Arc flash. Dust explosions. 

Make certain the starter is not energized by turning associated equipment off with the push button or other style of switch before turning the disconnect off at the panel.  Make certain the door is latched and never stand in front of the cabinet when it is being energized.

Working on elevated structures.

Slips and falls.

Wear proper fall protection. Wear a safety harness with lanyard if above the floor more than six feet and there are no safety rails present.   When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the manager to gain clear and complete understanding of all procedures and instructions involved.  

 

 

 

Use of shop equipment.

Flying debris, hair and clothing grab hazard.

Follow safe operating procedures for equipment being used.  Do not have long hair or loose fitting clothing that can get caught in machine.  Follow good housekeeping procedures after use.

Repairs, maintenance, and other non-routine tasks.

Various potential hazards

When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the manager to gain clear and complete understanding of all procedures and instructions involved.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained.

Exterior plant equipment cleanup, maintenance, and repair.

Various potential hazards when working near, on, or in a baghouse, cyclone, truck dump, Pallet, silo, tanks, dryer, etc.

Watch for traffic, slick or uneven surfaces, and follow all safety training related to the task. When doing work that is unfamiliar to you check with the manager to gain clear and complete understanding of all procedures and instructions involved.  Do not attempt to do work for which you have not been trained.

 

 

 

Moving pallets and materials.

Unstable loads and stacks.  Close quarters, splinters, and heavy pallets.

Use solid post for straightening pallets on the forks. Wear gloves when lifting.  Drive carefully when transporting. Use proper lifting technique.

 

 


About JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. 


JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) is a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products serving the new construction and repair and remodeling sectors. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates across North America and Europe. Our associates are dedicated to bringing beauty and security to the spaces that touch our lives through our market-leading product brands across the world. The JELD-WEN family of brands includes JELD-WEN® worldwide, LaCantina® and VPI™ in North America, and Swedoor® and DANA® in Europe. For more information, visit corporate.JELD-WEN.com or follow LinkedIn.

JELD-WEN has been named by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers’ and by Newsweek as one of the ‘World’s Most Trustworthy Companies’. 


What we offer


Investing in People is one of our Core Values, we strive to attract & retain great people! As such, JELD-WEN offers competitive compensation & benefits packages. As a global organization, specific benefits may vary, however typically including medical & dental, generous leave policies, retirement program, etc.


JELD-WEN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation based on individuals’ physical traits, beliefs, and/or other characteristics that are protected under applicable laws.


JELD-WEN does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.
 


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